Vietnamese Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry

  5.0 – 5 reviews  • Rice Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 25 min
Active: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 25 min
Active: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup jasmine rice
  2. 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  3. 1 12-ounce bag trimmed green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
  4. 3 scallions, thinly sliced, dark green parts separated
  5. 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  6. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  7. 1 Thai chile or jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  8. 1 pound ground pork
  9. 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  10. 2 tablespoons fish sauce, plus more for serving
  11. 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as cilantro, mint and Thai basil)
  12. Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice as the label directs. Set aside off the heat, 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Cover and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Remove to a bowl or large plate.
  3. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil to the wok or skillet and reduce the heat to medium high. Add the white and light green parts of the scallions, the ginger, garlic and chile and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add the pork and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and fish sauce and cook until the liquid nearly evaporates and the sugar has caramelized. Stir in the green beans and warm through.
  4. Divide the rice among bowls and top with the stir-fry, dark green scallion parts and the chopped herbs. Serve with the lime wedges and more fish sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Sugar 17 grams
Protein 30 grams
Dietary Fiber 4 grams
Carbohydrates 60 grams
Sodium 681 milligrams
Cholesterol 67 milligrams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Total Fat 10 grams
Calories 440
Sugar 17 grams
Protein 30 grams
Dietary Fiber 4 grams
Carbohydrates 60 grams
Sodium 681 milligrams
Cholesterol 67 milligrams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Total Fat 10 grams
Calories 440

Reviews

Amy Blankenship
Loved this stir-fry. Made it with chicken that I had on hand just to try the recipe and Loved it!!!
Calvin Young
This is an easy Vietnamese-type dish to prepare and is delicious.  I made is just as the recipe states, but cut it in half for two.  We will be making this all summer long!
Scott Downs
This recipe is fantastic. Definitely take the time to caramelize that sauce at the end. I didn’t have a hot pepper so just put in a smidge of chili crisp in and that added the right amount of heat. Don’t skimp on the herbs or the lime…they MAKE the recipe sing. Can’t wait to make this again. 

 

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